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DA05 LCE

2005 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,074 mi
Last recorded167,074 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 LCE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 167,074 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 158,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 149,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 145,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 138,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 130,592 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 118,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,335 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 102,855 miles

Both front headlight lenses discoloured but all ok

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has very slight lift

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 31 May 2016 91,642 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 91,642 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 81,485 miles

Exhaust corroded

Underside corroded in places

Pass 27 May 2014 71,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 60,919 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 51,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,181 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 43,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,571 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,623 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and has started to crack around the centre of the tread.

Pass 22 May 2008 18,453 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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DA05 LCE is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 73,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA05 LCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA05 LCE is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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